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Must Haves for Small Kitchens
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Gadgets
Organization
Small Appliances
I was running out of space on my counter, but this fits perfectly! It works as well as a full size toaster and I love the colors. I have it in pink.
bella 2 Slice Slim Toaster, 6 Shade Settings
I use this rice cooker multiple times a week. Perfect when you're only cooking for one person, or 2 smaller appetites. Cleans up super easy and small enough to store easily in a cupboard. Oh, and the rice comes out perfectly.
Dash Mini Rice Cooker, 2-Cup Removable Ceramic Nonstick Pot, Aqua | Personal 1 Cup Uncooked Rice Maker, Makes 2 Cups Cooked, Keep Warm Function, Cooks Oatmeal, Quinoa & Grains
I can't live without this. It makes my smoothies and pureed soups, salad dressings and sauces. So much easier to store than a full-sized blender and does the job perfectly for one person.
magic bullet® Personal Blender, 22 oz Cup, 250 Watt, Silver, MBR-1101 | 250-watt base blends smoothies, shakes & frozen drinks. Includes (3) To-Go Cups (1) Travel Lid. Dishwasher safe.
I desperately want an espresso machine but don't have the room. In the meantime, this stovetop espresso maker produces stronger, richer coffee than any method other than a machine and I love it. I've used mine daily for 2 years and it's still in perf...
Bellemain Stovetop Espresso Maker, Italian Moka Pot, 6-Cup Silver | Classic aluminum design brews rich espresso at home or camping, with an easy-to-use and easy-to-clean design.
Gadgets
In small kitchens, gadgets need to be very small or serve multiple functions. I use this instead of a handled juicer, because it handles multiple types and sizes of citrus and can remove seeds and pulp from tomatoes.
Sur La Table Glass Juicer
The prong of my old, standard thermometer broke off so I bought this and so glad I did. Works perfectly and stores nicely in a smaller space.
Sur La Table Folding Instant Read Thermometer in Gray
Handles can be so awkward to store in small spaces, so I love the folding handle on this splatter screen. Plus, it works well to block splatters!
OXO Splatter Screen with Folding Handle
I LOVE this gadget! It grates, slices and zests with one tool and packs down small. I don't have space for a food processor in my tiny kitchen, but this makes me a lot less unhappy about that.
Sur La Table 5-In-1 Grate & Slice Set
Organization
I was shocked at how much longer berries lasted using these baskets. And I need things to stack to save space. Pro tip: soak berries in white vinegar and baking soda, then rinse and store in these baskets. It'll remove pesticides and slow degradation...
OXO Berry Baskets, Set of 2
This freed up a surprising amount of space in my frig. I use it for small fruits, cheeses, and tomato paste tubes.
BINO | Pull-out Fridge Organizer | THE HANGER COLLECTION | Fridge Drawer Organizer with 2 Dividers | Clear Pantry Drawer Organizers | Shelf Holder Storage Drawers for Fruits, Veggies & Drinks
Every inch counts in a small space and these magnetic shelves are SO handy on my frig. I use them for spices, small jars, oils, oven mitts, etc. Love them.
HuggieGems Metal Magnetic Spice Rack for Refrigerator Black, 4 Pack | Magnetic Shelves Heavy Duty for Fridge in Kitchen, Seasoning Storage Organizer, For Oven Washer and Dryer, For Heavier Items
My refrigerator does extra duty storing a lot of stuff and these magnets are perfect for oven mitts, towels, and small gadgets with holes for hanging. So useful
DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks, 30lbs 6pcs Cruise Cabin Essentials Heavy Duty N52 | Strong Neodymium Rare Earth Magnets, for Kitchen, Classroom, Beach, Cruise Cabins, Refrigerator, Hanging Key Clothes Wall Hat
I cook a lot and have a lot of herbs and spices. This saves so much room and still makes them easy to see. And, the wood is nice.
SpaceAid Bamboo Pull Out Spice Rack Organizer for Cabinet, Heavy Duty Slide Out Seasoning Kitchen Pantry Sliding Vertical Organization, 7.6" Wide, 3 Drawers(2" Wide), 2-Tier, Natural